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Soiza Family History

Soiza Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soza, Souza, Shima, Kobza, Sliva, Roza, Spina, Sica, Sola, Giza

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Where is the Soiza family from?

You can see how Soiza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soiza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soiza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Soiza family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soiza's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Soiza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soiza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Soiza ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soiza. 100% of Soiza women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Soiza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Soiza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soiza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 152 immigration records available for the last name Soiza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Soiza. For the veterans among your Soiza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soiza lifespan?

Average Soiza life expectancy in 2004 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soiza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soiza ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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